National Endowment for the Arts Presents Great American Voices at MCAS Miramar, November 16
November 16, 2006 Washington, D.C. -- The National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with the United States Marine Corps, presents a performance of opera and musical theater for military personnel at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar in San Diego, California on Thursday, November 16. The performance is part of the NEA's Great American Voices Military Base Tour: Unforgettable Melodies from Opera & Broadway, which celebrates the best of American arts by bringing professional performances of opera and musical theater to 39 military bases nationwide. The evening concert will feature members of San Diego Opera. The program, titled "OperaFest" will feature songs from popular operas such as Bizet's Carmen, and highlights from classic American musicals such as West Side Story. Earlier that day, San Diego Opera will present an education performance for youth and parents at MCAS Miramar. In addition to the military base tour, the NEA also has produced a compact disc with opera and Broadway excerpts and commentary, to be distributed to audience members and teachers at participating schools. For the latest tour information and sample educational materials, visit www.greatamericanvoices.org. Great American Voices Military Base Tour is presented in coordination with the Department of Defense and OPERA America. Great American Voices Military Base Tour is made possible by The Boeing Company. San Diego Opera performs for MCAS Miramar Members of San Diego Opera will perform Great American Voices on Thursday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bob Hope Theatre at MCAS Miramar. The performance is free and open to military affiliated individuals and their families. For information on the performance, contact the Marine Corps Community Services Marketing Department at 858-577-6365. About Boeing Boeing is the world's leading aerospace company and the largest combined manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft. With additional capabilities in rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, rocket engines, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communication systems, the company's reach extends to customers in 145 countries. In terms of sales, Boeing is one of the largest U.S. exporters. About the National Endowment for the Arts This year, the National Endowment for the Arts marks its 40th anniversary of leadership in the arts. The NEA is a public agency dedicated to supporting excellence in the arts - both new and established - bringing the arts to all Americans, and providing leadership in arts education. Established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government, the Arts Endowment is the largest national funder of the arts, bringing great art to all 50 states, including rural areas, inner cities, and military bases.
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